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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

personalised teacher crayon shadow box

This cute shadow box makes the perfect gift for your teacher this year.
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Print Project

Step 1

Remove the back from the shadow box, then measure and cut the black cardstock to fit. You can use a few dots of hot glue to keep it in place.

Step 2

Arrange the crayons in rainbow order on your work surface. You will not need the black, white, gray or brown crayons.

Step 3

Now, cut a piece of kraft cardstock about 1½" [3.81 cm] the length of the crayons. Make sure the tips of the crayons are all lined up evenly, then glue the strip to the centre of the crayons. When the glue hardens, you can turn this piece over.

Step 4

Cut a strip of kraft cardstock 2" x 12" [5.1 cm x 30.5 cm]. Spell out the teacher's name or any other message using the adhesive letters and stick them down onto the strip. Trim the ends to remove any extra cardstock.

Step 5

Glue the strip of crayons onto the black cardstock in the shadow box, then glue the name strip on top of the crayons.

Step 6

Create a "nameplate" with the school name, year, grade, etc. Print it onto yellow cardstock and trim it down.

Step 7

Use adhesive dimensional foam dots to adhere it under the name strip in the shadowbox.

Step 8

Clean the glass on the inside and outside of the shadow box, then attach the backing in place.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Linen Paper by Recollections™, 12" x 12"

    Item # 10150179 
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    $1.29
    ea.
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 12" x 12"
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    • Size: 12" x 12"
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    Assorted Foam Adhesive Circles by Recollections™

    Item # 10176990 
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    $8.49
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    Primary 8.5" x 11" Cardstock Paper by Recollections®, 50 Sheets

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    $11.99
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    Smooth Solid Cardstock Paper by Recollections™, 12" x 12"

    Item # 10470546 
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    $1.29
    • Color: True Kraft
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    • Color: True Kraft
    • Size: 12" x 12"
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    • Color: True Kraft
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    Crayola® Boxed Crayons, 24ct.

    Item # 10620518 
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    $2.49
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    White Flat Shadow Box by Studio Décor®

    Item # 10625219 
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    $15
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    • Size: 10" x 10"
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Tools
Tools
 
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    Mini Low Temperature Glue Gun by Ashland®

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    Loops & Threads™ Straight Scissors

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    $9.99
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Ruler
  • Pencil
  • Computer
  • Printer
Instructions
Step 1

Remove the back from the shadow box, then measure and cut the black cardstock to fit. You can use a few dots of hot glue to keep it in place.

Step 2

Arrange the crayons in rainbow order on your work surface. You will not need the black, white, gray or brown crayons.

Step 3

Now, cut a piece of kraft cardstock about 1½" [3.81 cm] the length of the crayons. Make sure the tips of the crayons are all lined up evenly, then glue the strip to the centre of the crayons. When the glue hardens, you can turn this piece over.

Step 4

Cut a strip of kraft cardstock 2" x 12" [5.1 cm x 30.5 cm]. Spell out the teacher's name or any other message using the adhesive letters and stick them down onto the strip. Trim the ends to remove any extra cardstock.

Step 5

Glue the strip of crayons onto the black cardstock in the shadow box, then glue the name strip on top of the crayons.

Step 6

Create a "nameplate" with the school name, year, grade, etc. Print it onto yellow cardstock and trim it down.

Step 7

Use adhesive dimensional foam dots to adhere it under the name strip in the shadowbox.

Step 8

Clean the glass on the inside and outside of the shadow box, then attach the backing in place.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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